Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Angel Window

Today I wanted to share my favorite Angel stained glass window. This blue angel window measures about 16 inches by 24 inches and was created in the early 1980's by my husband's mother, Marion Grisa.

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Marion Grisa (1925 - 1986), was a artist in many mediums, including fiber, stained glass, painting and sculpture. I don't actually know how many stained glass windows she made, but she made at least nine stained glass windows for Heritage Presbyterian Church in Muskego, Wisconsin, as well as at least two other smaller windows. The two small windows she gave as gifts, one to her mother and one to her cousin. These small windows have traveled on as family heirlooms, one to my husband, Carl Grisa.

This Christmas I hung the angel window in my living room window for the Christmas season. After the holidays are over, I think I will move the Angel window to somewhere more permanent, probably in the dining room. I'm pretty sure I've decided that this little angel should shine on for more then just the holidays.

(How is this a Metamorphis Monday post? This window was taken out of storage and hasn't hung in the house for years. I was worried the children might break it. I think that counts...)

There is nothing better than decorating with family heirlooms, especially when they are as beautiful as your angel window. Your m-in-law was very talented. I agree, you should hang it all year. Thank you for joining my RE- Party. I hope you'll join again!!!

Oh she is gorgeous! How fortunate you are to be the caretaker of this wonderful family treasure. I'm so glad you were able to bring her out of storage, so that you can enjoy her all of the time. Thank you for linking to Favorite Things. laurie

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About Me

I am an artist and photographer and a voracious reader. I'm also the mom to 4 active teenagers.
In previous years I have spent a lot of time on my photography business, Selep Imaging, but now I am concentrating more on artistic endeavors and keeping my sanity.
I am loving exploring antiques, quilting, decorating and photography. I find sharing with people with similar interests in blog-land very rewarding - Seasonal decorating has become so much fun with an appreciative audience. I get so many ideas from the online community, and I hope I contribute some too.